For sale

Price cut: $100 (5/7)

$183,900

261 Lowell Rd, Columbus, OH 43209

2beds

756sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1942

6,098 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$243/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Turnkey Investment Opportunity - Charming, Updated Cottage on a quiet street. This well-maintained and thoughtfully updated cottage offers the perfect blend of charm and reliability--ideal for investors seeking consistent, low-maintenance returns. The home features beautiful hardwood floors and a fully remodeled bathroom, along with a series of major capital improvements that provide peace of mind for years to come. Updates include a new roof (2020), upgraded plumbing, an energy-efficient furnace, sealed and wrapped windows for improved efficiency, gutter guards, and a spacious backyard. The property is under rented to a dependable tenant at $1,510/month lease expiring August 2026, delivering immediate and predictable cash flow from day one. With a proven rental history and strong in-place income, this is a true turnkey, ''mailbox money'' investment.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range

Features

Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Carpet, Ceramic/Porcelain
Windows: Insulated Windows
Has basement: Yes
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Gas Log
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total structure area: 756
Total interior livable area: 756 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One

Lot

Size: 6,098 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 010078393
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Block

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1942

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Eastvale

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Columbus

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $243/sqft
Tax assessed value: $140,000
Annual tax amount: $2,246
Date on market: 3/24/2026
Listing terms: FHA,Conventional

Estimated market value

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/7/2026	Price change	$183,900-0.1%$243/sqft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226008785 Report a problem
4/21/2026	Price change	$184,000-0.5%$243/sqft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226008785 Report a problem
3/24/2026	Listed for sale	$184,900+451.9%$245/sqft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #226008785 Report a problem
8/20/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
8/19/2023	Listed for rent	$1,350$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
7/24/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
6/26/2023	Listed for rent	$1,350+28.6%$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
5/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
5/17/2021	Listed for rent	$1,050+31.3%$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
3/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
10/30/2017	Listing removed	$800$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
10/4/2017	Listed for rent	$800$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
11/20/2014	Sold	$33,500+1.5%$44/sqft
Source: Columbus and Central Ohio Regional MLS #214043624 Report a problem
11/3/2014	Pending sale	$33,000$44/sqft
Source: Consultants Realty, LLC #214043624 Report a problem
10/20/2014	Listed for sale	$33,000+10%$44/sqft
Source: Consultants Realty, LLC #214043624 Report a problem
10/4/2010	Sold	$30,000$40/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$2,246 -6.7%	$49,000 -7.8%
2023	$2,406 +80.4%	$53,170 +111.8%
2022	$1,334 -0.2%	$25,100
2021	$1,336 -0.1%	$25,100
2020	$1,338 +3.8%	$25,100 +21.1%
2019	$1,289 +0.2%	$20,730
2018	$1,287	$20,730
2017	$1,287 +89.8%	$20,730 +107.7%
2016	$678 +9.8%	$9,980
2015	$617	$9,980
2014	$617 +97.7%	$9,980 -5%
2013	$312 -48.9%	$10,500
2011	$611 -31.9%	$10,500 -33.3%
2010	$897 -18.8%	$15,750 -23.7%
2008	$1,105 +22.1%	$20,650
2007	$905 +0.4%	--
2006	$902 +4.2%	--
2005	$865 +11.4%	--
2004	$777 +20.1%	--
2003	$646 +0.4%	--
2002	$644 +5.9%	--
2001	$608 -0.5%	--
2000	$611	--

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